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HBA Director Role

Position Description

Hills Basketball Association invites applications from eligible individuals who wish to be considered to fill a Casual Vacancy on the Board. The role of a director is a voluntary position.

The Board is seeking to balance the skills across the Board and hence is considering a variety of capabilities to fill this position. Those capabilities being considered include:

a. Finance

1. Formal financial and or accounting qualifications at tertiary level with significant experience and success working in roles where there has been oversight of project funding and management of project funds
2. An understanding of the relationship between project funding and operational strategy funds is important, so there is oversight of the financial interests of the business
3. Ability to understand Management Accounts, Budgets, Forecasts. Knowledge and understanding of internal and external audit functions.
4. Current qualified member of CA or CPA

b. HR, Legal and Member Protection

1. An understanding of employee relations, staffing contracts, and HR compliance obligations
2. Risk management in the area of child protection and crisis management
3. Experience in pursuing commercial, business, and property investment opportunities, with some knowledge of private equity and philanthropic funding trusts

c. Compliance and Governance

1. Demonstrated capacity to operate effectively and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders within the culture of Hills Basketball Association
2. Understanding the compliance obligations that management needs to follow and ensure all elements of governance provide oversight of policies and procedures that are ethical and mitigate risks to the sport and the image of the association

It is expected that candidates will all provide:

• Business experience
• A genuine interest in the local community

Preferred skills sought include:

• Previous Board and/or Committee experience

• Sporting organisation experience
• Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Member of the Governance Institute

About The Organisation

The Hills Basketball Association (HBA) is a not-for-profit sporting organisation based in the Hills District in Sydney’s north-west. Refer to https://hillshornets.com.au/

Established in 1984, HBA has grown to become the largest and most professional basketball association within New South Wales. With a history of building and rejuvenating venues, the Association operates nine courts across three venues. HBA is affiliated with NSW Basketball and Basketball Australia, participating in many pathways across juniors and seniors, from local competition to elite basketball, including wheelchair teams and walking basketball for seniors. HBA operates as a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

The HBA Board meets each month at the Hills Basketball Association (Fred Caterson Reserve, Caterson Drive, Castle Hill). There are 10-12 Board meetings per year, with board papers being provided by the third Thursday of each month. Committee meetings (Finance and Risk Management, Venue Management and Nominations) occur every quarter. Meetings are held in person and online.

Being involved with Hills Basketball will let you engage in our local community and be part of further developing basketball from grass roots to elite levels. Community focused local sport is a worthwhile and important way to contribute to our current and future generations. HBA looks forward to discussing this opportunity with suitable candidates who can be a key player in HBA’s ongoing success.

Selection Criteria

The nomination process is being run by the Nominations Committee who will conduct the interviews after the 2024 holiday period.

Candidates should possess the following personal attributes:

• A commitment to the highest standards of governance and integrity
• Demonstrated passion and time to make a genuine and active contribution to the Board
• Well-developed strategic thinking capabilities and ability to contribute to the effective decision-making of the Board
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach

Candidates will be expected to provide the following if shortlisted for the position:

• Working with Children check; National Police Check; A completed HBA Members Interest form 

How to Apply

Each candidate must provide a statement addressing why they wish to be a Director and how their skills and capabilities can add value to the Board, in addition to, their curriculum vitae

• by 5.00 pm – Monday 20th January 2025
• to President@hillshornets.com.au

If you have any questions in relation to the role, you can contact  President@hillshornets.com.au prior to submitting your application.

Duty Statement: https://hillshornets.com.au/board-director/